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Buying a flat in Brussels: 9 tips from professionals

Many of us share the dream of one day becoming a homeowner. This decision is the assured path to a more secure life, provided you choose your place of residence after considering all available options.

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Buying a flat in Brussels: 9 tips from professionals

Real estate market at the Belgian coast

The Belgian coast is traditionally an attractive location in terms of real estate. With a coast length of 67 kilometers and about 9 coastal municipalities, it is a great location for a second home or investment property, among other things. What makes it attractive for you to get started as a real estate agent or franchise on the Belgian coast?

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Are you thinking about becoming a second homeowner?

Sometimes, we fall in love with a place where we spent holidays and wish that we could stay there a few more days or even a few weeks. By acquiring a second home with Engel & Völkers, this dream can become a reality.

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Our latest online Belgian "Private Residences"

Acquiring a home in their favourite neighbourhood is a lifelong dream come true for many buyers. First and second homes are also becoming increasingly popular as alternative tangible asset investments and a provision for old age.

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The Evolution of Real Estate Prices in Leuven: An Analysis

Leuven, a city steeped in history and vibrant energy, has experienced a remarkable evolution in real estate prices over the years. In this article, we will take a closer look at the trends, factors, and forecasts that have influenced the real estate market in Leuven.

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Walloon Brabant: An ideal Belgian province to buy a house

A symbol of economic success and a lush living environment, Walloon Brabant is a Belgian province that is constantly on the rise. With a rich history and beautiful nature, this dynamic region offers buyers of prestigious properties a number of important assets.

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Real estate loans: New historic drop for the "20-year fixed rate"!

This is certainly an exceptional case, but a well-known Belgian bank recently awarded a loan rate of 0.70 % to one of its clients. For both buyers and sellers, the market is currently profitable for all players in the real estate sector. It is therefore an ideal time to make an advantageous transaction.

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Renovation obligation in Flanders: everything you need to know!

Since 1 January 2023, the renovation obligation has been in force in Flanders. This means that new owners of a house or flat with EPC label E or F are obliged to renovate their home to label D or better within 5 years of purchase.

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Overview of the latest lifestyle articles

Steven Beckers: A history of the Belgian pioneer of urban agriculture

At 58 years of age, the Belgian architect Steven Beckers is more active than ever before. After a successful career, he became one of the main advocates of the circular economy and the initiator of urban agriculture in Belgium. An architect out of the ordinary, this portrait shows a man concerned with the harmony between people and the environment around them.

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Steven Beckers: A history of the Belgian pioneer of urban agriculture

Belgian praline, a special sweetness

Of course, everyone knows about Belgian chocolate, which has a well-established international reputation. However, we tend to know rather less about Belgian praline which originated in Brussels, in 1912, and has become one of confectionery’s unmissable specialities.

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The penthouse, an original concept

It was in the 1920s, also called "the Roaring Twenties," that the concept of a penthouse first appeared in the cityscape. Penthouses, apartments occupying the area of the top floor of a building, were very popular in New York until the time of the 1929 stock market crash. Afterwards, penthouses became scarcer again, especially during World War II. In the 1950s, people put up towering buildings again, and at the same time luxury penthouses reappeared. To this day, these luxury apartments are in high demand, especially in the centers of major cities.

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Architects of luxury real estate

Especially before the Covid-19 crisis, the luxury real estate market was doing very well. Especially in Flanders, there was an increase in transactions in the months leading up to the lockdown. A dozen Belgian architects targeted a client segment consisting of wealthy people.

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